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Peter vs Isaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Isaiah

Boy #56 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#56
Total SSA Count
5,250
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Isaiah Rank #56

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Isaiah more popular?

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Isaiah mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Isaiah means "the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Peter and Isaiah boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Isaiah is primarily a boy name.

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